GRE Word List

ELLIPTICAL

of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse

The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.

Random words

WordMeaning
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
mandatean authoritative command
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
miasmaa vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
necromancyconjuration (see conjure